Helsinki to Tallinn flight pathHELTLL

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Flight time45m
Distance63
Heading184° → 184°
Best side
Right
★ 1.5 left·★ 3.0 right

The right side captures the only real scenery on this short hop: Helsinki's skyline and fortress islands at departure, and Tallinn's Old Town and harbor at arrival, while the left side offers mostly open water and featureless farmland.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Helsinki to Tallinn is 63 miles (101 km), a flight of about 45 minutes.

Open waters of the Gulf of Finland, with the busy Helsinki-Tallinn ferry route often visible as ship wakes below

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from HEL

RIGHT

Departing HEL toward the southwest before turning onto course for Tallinn, the right side looks out over Helsinki's skyline, South Harbour, and the Suomenlinna sea fortress islands just as the city falls away below. The left side mostly shows forested Vantaa suburbs and open sky with little to distinguish it.

Helsinki city center skylineSouth HarbourSuomenlinna sea fortresscoastal archipelago islands
HEL Helsinki VantaaHub for Finnair

Landing at TLL

RIGHT

On final approach into Tallinn's runway 26, the aircraft tracks in from the east with the city and bay lying to the north, putting Tallinn's medieval Old Town, Toompea hill, and the harbor's ferry terminals on the right side just before touchdown. The left side faces open countryside and the airport's southern approach lights with no comparable landmarks.

Tallinn Old Town spiresToompea hillTallinn harbor and ferry terminalsGulf of Finland coastline
TLL TallinnHub for Nordica

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Helsinki Vantaa (HEL) to Tallinn (TLL)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Helsinki to Tallinn. The right side captures the only real scenery on this short hop: Helsinki's skyline and fortress islands at departure, and Tallinn's Old Town and harbor at arrival, while the left side offers mostly open water and featureless farmland.

What can I see during takeoff from Helsinki Vantaa in Helsinki?

During takeoff from Helsinki Vantaa (HEL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing HEL toward the southwest before turning onto course for Tallinn, the right side looks out over Helsinki's skyline, South Harbour, and the Suomenlinna sea fortress islands just as the city falls away below. The left side mostly shows forested Vantaa suburbs and open sky with little to distinguish it. Notable sights include: Helsinki city center skyline, South Harbour, Suomenlinna sea fortress, coastal archipelago islands.

What can I see when landing at Tallinn in Tallinn?

When landing at Tallinn (TLL), sit on the Right side for the best views. On final approach into Tallinn's runway 26, the aircraft tracks in from the east with the city and bay lying to the north, putting Tallinn's medieval Old Town, Toompea hill, and the harbor's ferry terminals on the right side just before touchdown. The left side faces open countryside and the airport's southern approach lights with no comparable landmarks. Notable sights include: Tallinn Old Town spires, Toompea hill, Tallinn harbor and ferry terminals, Gulf of Finland coastline.

How long is the flight from Helsinki to Tallinn?

The flight from Helsinki Vantaa (HEL) to Tallinn (TLL) takes about 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 63 miles (101 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Helsinki to Tallinn flight path pass over?

Open waters of the Gulf of Finland, with the busy Helsinki-Tallinn ferry route often visible as ship wakes below